Canada Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Libya
Visa, program and other important information
Travel Documents and Visas
An entry visa is required for all three countries. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into each country (with available blank pages). An onward or return ticket is also required.
For further information regarding required travel documents for Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Libya, please refer to the following web sites:
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia: www.saudiembassy.net
Embassy of Jordan: www.embassyofjordan.ca
Embassy of Libya: www.libyanembassy.ca
Program at a glance
Riyadh - Friday, October 5, 2012
Afternoon
- Business Briefing - Saudi Arabia
Embassy/DFAIT officials will provide delegates with an economic, sector and political overview of Saudi Arabia, review the program and highlight important logistical details. Service Provider arranging B2B meetings will be present to distribute and discuss individual meeting schedules. (Canadian trade mission delegates only) - Business Roundtable led by the Minister of International Trade
This session will provide trade mission delegates with an opportunity to have direct interaction with the Minister while providing a brief overview of their company and objectives for the trade mission. (Canadian trade mission delegates only)
Evening
- Welcome Reception
This is an informal meet-and-greet for all mission participants and Embassy/DFAIT staff. This is a stand-up reception where a light buffet will be served. (Canadian trade mission delegates only)
Riyadh - Saturday, October 6, 2012
Morning
- Plenary Session
The plenary session provides an opportunity to hear presentations from local experts. Minister Fast will provide welcome remarks. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Afternoon
- Business Networking Luncheon
This will be an opportunity to network with local business representatives. The luncheon is a stand-up event with a full buffet served. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives) - Sector Sessions
Session 1: Education / Session 2: Health Industries / Session 3: Infrastructure
Canadian delegates will hear from local experts in their respective fields. Dependent on the number of Canadian delegates registered in each sector, companies may have an opportunity to give a short presentation. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Evening
- Business Networking Dinner Reception hosted by the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade
This will be an opportunity to network with local business representatives. This reception is a stand-up event with a full buffet served. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Riyadh - Sunday, October 7, 2012
All Day
- Pre-arranged B2B meetings
Pre-arranged B2B meetings organized as per options provided to delegates by the service provider and any additional meetings organized individually by the delegate. Consecutive interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Evening
- Travel to Amman, Jordan
Flight option will be provided. To be arranged by the individual.
Amman - Monday, October 8, 2012
Morning
- Business Briefing - Jordan
Embassy/DFAIT officials will provide delegates with an economic, sector and political overview of Jordan, review the program and highlight important logistical details. Service Provider arranging B2B meetings will be present to distribute and discuss individual meeting schedules. (Canadian trade mission delegates only) - Plenary Session
The plenary session provides an opportunity to hear presentations from local experts. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Afternoon
- Business Networking Luncheon
This will be an opportunity to network with local business representatives. The luncheon is a stand-up event with a full buffet served. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives) - Sector Sessions
Session 1: Education / Session 2: Health Industries / Session 3: Infrastructure
Canadian delegates will hear from local experts in their respective fields. Dependent on the number of Canadian delegates registered in each sector, companies may have an opportunity to give a short presentation. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Evening
- Jordanian Canadian Business Association (JOCABA) Gala Dinner
Details to follow.
Amman - Tuesday, October 9, 2012
All Day
- B2B meetings
Pre-arranged B2B meetings organized as per options provided to delegates by the service provider. Consecutive interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Tripoli - Wednesday, October 10, 2010
Morning
- Travel to Tripoli, Libya
Flight option will be provided. To be arranged by the individual.
Afternoon
- Business Briefing - Libya
Embassy/DFAIT officials will provide delegates with an economic, sector and political overview of Libya, review the program and highlight important logistical details. Service Provider arranging B2B meetings will be present to distribute and discuss individual meeting schedules. (Canadian trade mission delegates only)
Evening
- Business Networking Dinner Reception hosted by the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade
This will be an opportunity to network with local business representatives. This reception is a stand-up event with a full buffet served. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Tripoli - Thursday, October 11, 2010
Morning
- Sector Sessions
Session 1: Education / Session 2: Health Industries / Session 3: Infrastructure
Canadian delegates will hear from local experts in their respective fields. Dependent on the number of Canadian delegates registered in each sector, companies may have an opportunity to give a short presentation. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Afternoon
- Business Networking Luncheon
This will be an opportunity to network with local business representatives. The luncheon is a stand-up event with a full buffet served. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives) - B2B meetings
Pre-arranged B2B meetings organized as per options provided to delegates by the service provider. Consecutive interpretation will be provided. (Canadian trade mission delegates and local business representatives)
Tripoli - Friday, October 12, 2010
Morning
- Mission Wrap-up Breakfast
During the wrap-up breakfast, delegates will have an opportunity to provide input with respect to the overall trade mission and identify any assistance that they require to move forward. Minister may be present. (Canadian trade mission delegates)
Participation Fees
$1,500 CAD for Saudi Arabia / $1,100 CAD for Jordan / $1,500 CAD for Libya
Full mission: $4,100 CAD
For each additional company representative:
$1,100 CAD for Saudi Arabia / $750 CAD for Jordan /
$1,100 CAD for Libya
Full mission: $2,950 CAD
Due to the increased interest for this mission, a maximum of two representatives per company will be allowed to register. Fee includes all elements outlined in the business program but does not cover the cost of flights or accommodation.
Corporate Partners Program
Want to raise your company’s profile during the Canada Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Libya? Consider our Corporate Partners Program.
An investment of $7,000 CAD, will give you the following:
- your logo on the back of the Directory of Participants (distributed to key local business representatives during and after the mission);
- your logo on the printed program distributed during the plenary session in Riyadh and Amman;
- recognition by an Embassy official at your respective sector session in Riyadh, Amman and Tripoli, and at the plenary session in Riyadh and Amman;
- an opportunity to display one corporate pull-up banner in the plenary session, at the business networking luncheon, business networking dinner reception, and at your respective sector session in Riyadh, Amman and Tripoli;
- full participation in the business program in Riyadh, Amman and Tripoli (max one representative per company – value $4,100 for full mission).
For more information:
Karen Sleiman
Deputy Director, Consultations, Missions and Special Projects Division
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-996-8546 karen.sleiman@international.gc.ca
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